Many thanks, I did a google search and came up with the one at Gairlock, it looks good. Just wondering if any one had any personal experiences.
Looking forward to the midge battles going prepared though so won't let it spoil anything for us.
North Coast 500
Many thanks, I did a google search and came up with the one at Gairlock, it looks good. Just wondering if any one had any personal experiences.
Looking forward to the midge battles going prepared though so won't let it spoil anything for us.
I have done the rib out to the Shiant Islands from Gairloch which was brill. A couple of whales spotted although not that close, and loads of dolphins playing around the the boat. IIRC there are more specific whale watching trips as well
For the midges, Smidge is the only thing that really works. That and any breeze over 4kmh
For the midges, Smidge is the only thing that really works. That and any breeze over 4kmh
From Piston-Heads, any comments???????
Agree.
We have not done the east coast. I believe its nice, with plenty of places to visit, but its the west coast that has the spectacular scenery and where we have spent a lot of time. Assynt and Torridon especially are special places. To make the most of them you need to get out and walk so take good boots and waterproof clothing. We are close enough to just about do these areas as a day trip, but we still take full week holidays there once or twice a year
A great resource for walks and other stuff is Walkhighlands Walkhighlands: Scotland walks and accommodation and it even has a couple of articles specifically on walks from the NC500.
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Dunno that I'd agree.. Like all the scenery and roads that I've done in Scotland.. Did Lands end to Scotland (John O Groats) Via Irland on a Kawasaki ZX10 before now and back to Folkstone in a 10 day fun run... Last one being J O G, to Folkst in one afternoon/night.. Non stop
Have a Google mate.. That's only one of them in the area.. Plenty to be found, the stones in the graveyards are something to behold as well..
@Roadrunner , Afraid not, when I was there was using wet film.. 
If you google St Conans Kirk, you will find that it's a fair representation of the place though 
I'm planning a return with digital, as will be cheaper on film costs.. Used to shoot reels of the stuff when up there
If you google St Conans Kirk, you will find that it's a fair representation of the place though I'm planning a return with digital, as will be cheaper on film costs.. Used to shoot reels of the stuff when up there
have done the NC500 (not in a VW so opinion might be void).
the map is very accurate. We wildcamped in a campervan. Heaps of places in the "fun" section. Pretty much banned in the "boring" bit.
Not to mention scenery amazing on west coast.
Have a great trip.
@Gavin Cummings have you looked at the NC500 website. There are some interesting itineraries on there if you join, about £15 I think for the year.
We have ended up planning on doing a bit from most of the itineraries, whale watching, mountain biking, canyoning which sounds amazing. Also some great zip wires at Avimore on the way home.
We have ended up planning on doing a bit from most of the itineraries, whale watching, mountain biking, canyoning which sounds amazing. Also some great zip wires at Avimore on the way home.
